Hajj Flakes – Wednesday, 4 June 2025 | 8 Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH
By Abdullahi Yusuf 1. Hajj 2025 begins as pilgrims arrive at Mina, marking the start of the annual rites. Pilgrims will spend the day and night in Mina before heading … Read More
5.8 Magnitude Quake Hits Off Türkiye’s Southwest Coast, Teen Killed
Tremor off Marmaris sparks alarm in quake-weary nation still healing from 2023 disaster By Abdullahi Yusuf A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck in the Mediterranean Sea early Tuesday, just off the … Read More
Qur’an Burnt, Migrant Killed: Islamophobia Surges in France
Rising anti-Muslim hate crimes and systemic bias deepen fears in French Muslim community By Abdullahi Yusuf An unidentified individual stole a Quran from a mosque near Lyon, France, and set … Read More
Black Muslim Woman Makes History as Sheffield’s Lord Mayor
Safiya Saeed’s Appointment Inspires Young Muslims, Challenges Stereotypes in UK Politics By Abdullahi Yusuf Safiya Saeed, Sheffield’s first Black Muslim woman to be appointed lord mayor, hopes her new role … Read More
Hajj Flakes – Tuesday, 3 June 2025 | 7 Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH
By Abdullahi Yusuf 1. 2,717 Nigerian pilgrims miss Hajj 2025 due to visa portal closure despite NAHCON’s last-minute plea to the Saudi authorities. NAHCON urges future intending pilgrims to plan … Read More
Hajj Flakes – Monday, 2 June 2025 | 6 Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH
By Abdullahi Yusuf 1. Top 10 Hajj Quotas 2025: Indonesia leads with 221,000 slots, followed by Pakistan (180,000), India (175,025), Bangladesh (127,198), and Nigeria (95,000) the highest in Africa. Iran, … Read More
India: Muslim Trainers Barred from Bhopal Gym After Police Warning Sparks Outrage
A viral video shows an Indian police officer instructing a gym owner to ban Muslims, prompting internal investigation and political support amid rising communal tensions in Madhya Pradesh. By Abdullahi … Read More
Saudi to Translate Arafah Sermon into 34 Languages, Including Hausa, Yoruba, Fulani
Kingdom expands spiritual reach with multilingual live translation of Hajj’s most sacred address By Abdullahi Yusuf Authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced that the 2025 Arafah sermon … Read More
Türkiye’s Erdoğan Rallies Youth to Rekindle Ottoman Spirit on Istanbul Conquest Anniversary
President celebrates 572 years of historic triumph, urges innovation and national pride in speech laced with symbolism By Abdullahi Yusuf President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called on the youth of … Read More
MURIC to First Lady: Extend Charity to Muslims Too
Group says Ramadan passed without palliatives, expresses hope for balanced generosity from ‘Mother of the Nation’ By Abdullahi Yusuf The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on Nigeria’s First Lady, … Read More